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How to Attract, Hire, and Retain Top-Tier Cybersecurity Talent: Key Insights from the 2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report

  • Tue, Jul 29, 2025
  • 10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
  • English
  • Rob Lee, Lynn Dohm, Rushmi Hasham Dua + 2 more
  • Technical Presentation
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Join us for a research-driven webcast that unveils and explores the key findings of the 2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report by SANS | GIAC. This comprehensive, global study delivers unparalleled insights into the cybersecurity talent landscape, highlighting the essential strategies for building and maintaining high-performing teams. 

During this session, you’ll hear from top cybersecurity experts and talent management leaders, sharing their proven strategies on how to: 

  • Build an effective cybersecurity team 
  • Identify the recruit the right candidates  
  • Retain top cybersecurity talent 
  • Attract non-traditional candidates to expand your talent pool 
  • Secure the resources, management support, and investment needed for success 

Featuring insights from Rob Lee, SANS Fellow & Director of Research, and these research report participants: 

  • Lynn Dohm, Executive Director, WiCyS 
  • Rushmi Hasham Dua, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Toronto Metropolitan University 
  • Sean Mason, Managing Director of Cyber Defense, United Airlines 
  • Anthony Switzer, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young 

Register now to gain actionable insights that will help you strengthen your cybersecurity workforce and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving cyber landscape! 

Meet the speakers

Rob Lee

Rob Lee

Chief of Research and Head of Faculty

Rob T. Lee is Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer at SANS Institute, where he leads research, mentors faculty, and helps cybersecurity teams and executive leaders prepare for AI and emerging threats.

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Lynn Dohm

Lynn Dohm

Executive Director

From her experience in the cybersecurity education sector to active involvement in grant-funded programs and nonprofits, Lynn advocates and spreads awareness on the importance of diversifying the cybersecurity workforce.

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Rushmi Hasham Dua

Rushmi Hasham Dua

Rushmi Hasham Dua is a seasoned leader in cybersecurity and strategic partnerships, serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Sean Mason

Sean Mason

Managing Director of Cyber Defense

Sean Mason is the Managing Director of Cyber Defense for United Airlines. After serving in the US Air Force, Sean has spent his career with Fortune 500 companies (Cisco, GE, Harris (now L3Harris), and Monsanto (now Bayer).

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Anthony Switzer

Anthony Switzer

Senior Manager | Cybersecurity

Anthony Switzer, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, currently serves as a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young. His impressive career spans over two decades, during which he has mastered developing and implementing sophisticated cyber defense strategies, particularly for Fortune 50 companies.

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